4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanol , 96% , 7779-78-4

Synonym(s):
4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanol

CAS NO.：7779-78-4

Empirical Formula: C12H18O

Molecular Weight: 178.27

MDL number: MFCD00209515

EINECS: 231-939-6

PRODUCT Properties

• Boiling point: 123 °C / 11mmHg
• Density: 0.95
• FEMA: 2208 | ALPHA-ISOBUTYLPHENETHYL ALCOHOL
• refractive index: 1.5030 to 1.5070
• Flash point: 110 °C
• storage temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• solubility: slightly oily liquid. insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils.
• form: clear liquid
• Specific Gravity: 0.94
• color: Colorless to Almost colorless
• Odor: Green-floral, fresh and slightly sweet-herbaceous odor
• Odor Type: green
• JECFA Number: 827
• LogP: 3.12
• EPA Substance Registry System: Benzeneethanol, .alpha.-(2-methylpropyl)- (7779-78-4)

Description and Uses

α-Isobutylphenethyl alcohol has a green, floral, somewhat herbaceous odor and a buttery, oily, caramellic flavor. May be prepared by reacting isobutyl aldehyde with benzyl magnesium chloride.

α-Isobutylphenethyl alcohol is an excellent modifier in heavy and green floral fragrance types, in Oriental or Chypre bases, etc. It may form a significant basis of Honeysuckle, Freesia or variations of Rose or Muguet. It is used in flavor compositions for imitation Butter, Caramel, Chocolate, Fruit and Spice in concentrations equivalent to 50 ppm in the finished consumer product.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H302-H319
• Precautionary statements: P264-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313
• Hazard Codes: Xn
• Risk Statements: 22-36-52/53
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: DA0513300
• HS Code: 2906290090